Romero Law, APC is a nationally renowned civil litigation firm specializing in employment law. They are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal I to assist attorneys with substantive legal work, case management, and document preparation to ensure efficient legal services.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, track deadlines, schedule appointments
- Manage records retention, including information storage and retrieval
- Manage all printed reference materials and subscriptions
- Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss assigned case details or projects
- Review and respond to email communications
- Maintain excellent relationships with clients, vendors, and coworkers
- Maintain proper billing records for client services provided
- File legal documents with various state courts and arbitration agencies
- Organize and manage discovery, including working with clients to complete discovery
- Organize and maintain case documents in paper and electronic filing systems
- Organize and collect medical records/billing
- Investigate basic facts and case law
- Search public records and other legal resources
- Prepare routine documents including, but not limited to:
- Pleadings
- Motion Papers
- Briefs
- Demand Letters
- Discovery Requests and Responses
- Legal Correspondence
- Other Documents for Attorneys as Requested
- Assist with trial preparation
- Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits
- Direct and coordinate service of process
- Assist with exhibit preparation
- Assist with presentation of exhibits at trial
- Prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications
- Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Bilingual, Spoken Spanish fluency
- Associates degree or higher from an accredited college in a legal-related field or equivalent
- Some law firm or legal experience
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well and negotiate effectively with a wide range of personalities
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to be professional and courteous
- Impeccable writing and proofreading skills
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer skills with some or all of the following software including, but not limited to, MS 365, Google Workspace, Adobe, and Case Management System
- Familiar with legal terminology
- Current paralegal certificate or equivalent
Benefits
- 401(k) and Company Matching (100% on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%)
- Fully Paid Dental Insurance
- Fully Paid Health Insurance
- Fully Paid Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation (40 hours per year, capped at 80 hours).
- Paid Sick Leave (48 Hours)
- Paid Time Off (24 Hours)
- Costco Membership
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day work remote) Upon completion of probationary period.
Company Overview
Romero Law is an employment law civil litigation and trial firm located in Pasadena that specializes in representing whistleblowers and employees in harassment, retaliation, and discrimination matters. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in California, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.romerolaw.com/.
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